PADI Drift Diver Course

The PADI Drift Diver Speciality course introduces you to the coolest magic carpet ride you’ll ever experience. This course shows you how to enjoy rivers and ocean currents by “going with the flow,” staying with your dive partner, communicating with the dive boat and knowing where you are the whole time.The Fun PartDrift Diving is nearly effortless and relaxing. You simply glide along and enjoy the rush of flying underwater while the current does the work.What You LearnDuring your PADI Drift Diver certification course, you learn about:Planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of drift divingAn introduction to drift diving equipment — floats, lines, reelsBuoyancy-control, navigation and communication for drift divingSite selection and overview of aquatic currents – causes and effectsTechniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a groupThe Scuba Gear You UseYou use all the basic scuba gear plus some scuba accessories such as floats, lines and reels. Check with your local dive shop about gear rentals and packages offered with this course. You can find most everything at the scuba diving shopThe Learning Materials You NeedThe PADI Drift Diver CrewPak.